Close-up of Morton Red woven fabric in muted terracotta red

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Colefax and Fowler

Morton Red

Name: Morton Red
Brand: Colefax and Fowler
SKU: F4899-02

Bampton FabricF4899-02

Morton Red is a quietly textured plain with a warm terracotta-red cast and a natural, woven look. Its close weave gives the colour a softened, matte finish rather than a glossy or saturated sheen.

muted terracotta red plain none relaxed both

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About this fabric

Morton Red from the Bampton collection by Colefax and Fowler is a fabric with no visible repeat, making the weave and colour the focus rather than pattern. The surface reads as a refined blend of muted red, clay and blush tones, with the linen and cotton content giving it a dry, slightly slubby character. At approximately 140cm wide and composed of 34% viscose, 33% cotton, 26% linen and 7% polyester, it has the feel of a versatile decorative cloth rather than a heavy upholstery-only textile. The tone is warmer than a brick red and softer than a classic crimson, which keeps it approachable and easy to layer. Its understated texture and low-key finish make it suitable for relaxed interiors that still want colour with depth.

How to use it

Use Morton Red on a pair of upholstered occasional chairs or a headboard to bring a warm, earthy accent into a scheme. It pairs naturally with oak, parchment neutrals and faded greens, where its muted terracotta note feels especially rich.

A warm, grounded red that works well on tailored upholstery or simple curtains.

Colefax and Fowler Bampton Fabric

Specification

Care code: Q 8 < T 3
Composition: 34% Viscose, 33% Cotton, 26% Linen, 7% Polyester
Fire code: √BM
Pattern repeat: V 0cm / H 0cm approx
Width: 140cm approx

Specification as published by Colefax and Fowler. We will confirm the current details with them before you order.

Made up by us

Every metre we order is cut, sewn and fitted in our own Heybridge workshop, with Simon over every stage. Reupholstery, bespoke pieces, curtains, blinds and headboards.

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Paint that goes with it

Two ways to take the room. Both colours are from houses we hold, so a pot can come off the same order as the cloth. Screens shift colour, so treat these as a direction and bring the cloth to the shelf before you buy the paint.

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